Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (R$ 52) | R$ 30 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (R$ 41) | R$ 31 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.39 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 12 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.65 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.83 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.69 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 42 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.95 (R$ 3.91) | R$ 3.82 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,675 (R$ 4,868) | R$ 2,814 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,836 (R$ 3,757) | R$ 2,001 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 546 (R$ 723) | R$ 569 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,826 (R$ 3,743) | R$ 2,236 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,717 (R$ 2,274) | R$ 1,472 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 658 (R$ 871) | R$ 404 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 187 (R$ 247) | R$ 84 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,846 (R$ 2,445) | R$ 2,006 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (R$ 618) | R$ 586 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 23 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 65 (R$ 86) | R$ 19 | + 353% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 164 (R$ 217) | R$ 244 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 175 (R$ 232) | R$ 219 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 458 (R$ 607) | R$ 349 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 398 (R$ 527) | R$ 266 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,622 (R$ 100,181) | R$ 98,696 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.42 (R$ 3.21) | R$ 7 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 81 (R$ 107) | R$ 222 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 20 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (R$ 80) | R$ 52 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 169 (R$ 224) | R$ 244 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 18 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.57 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (R$ 43) | R$ 48 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 157 (R$ 207) | R$ 92 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 124 (R$ 164) | R$ 53 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500 (R$ 662) | R$ 189 | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (R$ 303) | R$ 189 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,412 (R$ 3,195) | R$ 3,925 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.29 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (R$ 392) | R$ 122 | + 221% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (R$ 35) | R$ 12 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,733 prices entered by 2,103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.325
BRL
/
SAR
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 28% more expensive than in Brazil
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